Gregory Thaumaturgus,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VI, Acknowledged Writings…
(1885)
“ It refers to the ravages of the Goths in the days of Gallienus (a.d. 259–267) , and proves the care of the Church to maintain discipline, even in times most unfavourable to order and piety. The last canon is an explanatory addition made to elucidate the four degrees or classes of penitents. ”
